Search skills

When searching for material to support your studies in the many databases available, an effective search technique can save you time and help you get to the most relevant material. These resources give some tips and guidance on how to do this.

Your Academic Liaison Librarian will happily advise you further or go through specific problems you may be having.

Leaflets

  • Improving your search (PDF, also available in Word)
    • Not getting the results you want from your database search? This troubleshooting leaflet will give you some suggestions and a search plan.
  • Searching databases (PDF, also available in Word)